Shenzhen to Carrollton flights
Carrollton lies 13,024 km (8,093 mi) north-east of Shenzhen, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 17 h 27 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Shenzhen | Carrollton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 17.5 million | 133,168 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 163 m (535 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | SZX, 29 km out | DAL, 13 km out |
| Postal codes | 518000 | 75006–75011 |
Clocks in Carrollton are 13 h behind Shenzhen right now, so a 17 h 27 min journey lands only 4 h 27 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Carrollton
Crossing from China into United States: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Shenzhen
Shenzhen is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hong Kong International Airport (HKG, 30 km), Macau International Airport (MFM, 66 km), Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH, 93 km), Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ, 78 km).
Arriving in Carrollton
Carrollton is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dallas Love Field (DAL), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,800 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW, 15 km), Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW, 46 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Love Field | DAL | 13 km (8 mi) | 8,800 ft | 487 ft |
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | DFW | 15 km (9 mi) | 13,401 ft | 607 ft |
| Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (regional) | FTW | 46 km (29 mi) | 7,502 ft | 710 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 13,024 km (8,093 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Carrollton from Shenzhen?
13,024 km (8,093 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shenzhen.
How long does it take to get from Shenzhen to Carrollton by air?
About 17 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shenzhen and Carrollton?
Carrollton is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shenzhen to Carrollton flights?
Typically Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Dallas Love Field (DAL); Carrollton also has DFW, FTW.
What currency do I need in Carrollton?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.